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Find your perfect role in Orpington

Orpington may be home to a population of nearly 90,000 but you will also find a number of our pubs, bars and restaurants all offering a range of exciting job opportunities – both full-time and part-time!

Perhaps you’re a chef or cook looking for a new job in one of our kitchens, or maybe you’re looking to get some hospitality experience as part of our bar and waiting teams? Whatever your skillset, we’re sure we have a role for you!

Want to know what's in it for you? Check out our benefits blog to see what we'll give you in return!

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Part Time Waiting Staff

Salary

Up to £12.71 per hour plus tips

Location

Plough Inn Eynsford, Eynsford, DA4 0AE

Departments

Waiting Staff

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

Eynsford

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Part Time Wai

Reference

2674384

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36500.00 per annum

Location

Queens Head - Orpington, Queens Head, 73 High St, Orpington BR6 6BQ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Orpington

Description

As Head Chef at the Queens Head you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of

Reference

2661429

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Sue Bayley

Author

Sue Bayley

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Part Time Bar Staff

Salary

Up to £12.71 per hour plus tips

Location

Plough Inn Eynsford, Eynsford, DA4 0AE

Departments

Bar Staff

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

Eynsford

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Bar Staff at t

Reference

2674383

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef

Salary

Up to £14.46 per hour plus tips

Location

Plough Inn Eynsford, Eynsford, DA4 0AE

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

Eynsford

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at the P

Reference

2674398

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Assistant Manager

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Royal Oak, Orpington, BR6 6BJ

Departments

Assistant Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Orpington

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Assistant Manag

Reference

2678086

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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